Amateur Radio Operator

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-417 NMSA 1978)

The Radio Operator plate is available to any New Mexico resident who holds an official commercial or amateur radio station license in good standing issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or who is a bona fide employee of such license holder. CB radio licensees are not eligible for the Radio Operator plate. The plate shall be inscribed with the official call letters of the applicant as assigned by the FCC; and the words "amateur radio operator" shall be inscribed on the registration plate upon request of the applicant. The stated legislative purpose for the issuance of special Radio Operator registration plates is to readily identify personnel in aid of the performance of necessary duties for civil defense in the communications field. Fee: $5.00 initially and upon each regular registration renewal

Autism Awareness

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.33 NMSA 1978)

The special autism awareness plate is available to any motor vehicle owner. It is not available for motorcycles. The cost of this plate is $35.00, which is in addition to the regular registration fees. The owner shall apply for and pay the fee each year to retain and renew the special autism awareness registration plate. $25.00 of the fee is appropriated to the Department of Health for the purpose of funding autism research , outreach, and education.

Patriot License Plate

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.17 NMSA 1978)

The Patriot registration plate is available to any motor vehicle owner who is a patriot. No proof of patriotism is required. $8.00 of the $27.00 fee collected for each Patriot plate is transferred to the Armed Forces Veterans License Fund, for the purpose of expanding services to rural areas of the state, including Native American communities and senior citizen centers. Fee: $27.00 upon initial registration

Wildlife Artwork

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.6 NMSA 1978)

The special "share with wildlife" registration plate, featuring artwork of New Mexico wildlife, is available for any private motor vehicle except a motorcycle. No personalized or vanity design variation of the special wildlife artwork registration plates shall be issued. $15.00 of the initial fee and the entire renewal fee collected is distributed to the Share with Wildlife Program of the Game Protection Fund. Fee: $27.00 initially and $12.00 upon each regular registration renewal

Deer-Available at some offices-please call ahead/or through mail in

Quail-Available at some offices-please call ahead/or though mail in

Brand New Cutthroat Trout-Only available through mail in request. Very limited run.

Bass Fishing

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.27 NMSA 1978)

The new "Fish New Mexico" Bass Fishing plate can be ordered. The first year special plate fee for the Bass Fishing plate is $27.00 for initial issuance of the plate and $10.00 for each additional year. Fifteen dollars ($15.00) of the initial fee will go to the Bass Habitat Management Program of the Game Protection Fund.

Boy Scouts Centennial

The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Plate commemorates the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, which was founded 100 years ago last month (on February 8, 1910). The Boy Scouts of America plate is available with a $12.00 fee for initial issuance of each plate, in addition to regular motor vehicle registration fees. The BSA plate can be ordered using the Application for Boy Scouts of America Centennial Plate.

Children's Trust Fund

Any owner of a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, may apply for the issuance of a special children's artwork registration plate featuring artwork of the children of New Mexico.

$25.00 of fee collected for each plate ($15.00 for motorcycle plates) is distributed to the Children's Trust Fund, whose purpose is (1) to develop innovative children's projects dedicated to preventing abuse and neglect of children; providing medical, psychological and other appropriate treatment for children who are victims of abuse or neglect; and developing community-based services aimed at the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect; and (2) to manage projects of the Next Generation Fund. Fee: $42.00 ($22.00 for motorcycles) initially and upon each regular registration renewal

Breast Cancer Awareness

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.22 NMSA 1978)

The Breast Cancer Awareness plate is available to any motor vehicle owner. $25.00 of the $37.00 fee collected for each Breast Cancer Awareness plate is transferred to the New Mexico Department of Health for the purpose of funding breast cancer screening, outreach and education. Fee: $37.00 initially and upon each regular registration renewal

Route 66

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.8 NMSA 1978)

The owner of any vehicle may apply for issuance of a special Route 66 commemorative registration plate. $25.00 of the additional fee is distributed and appropriated to the Department of Transportation to fund the revitalization and preservation of historic Route 66 in New Mexico pursuant to the national scenic byways program. Fee: $37.00 initially and upon each regular registration renewal

Organ Donor

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.15 NMSA 1978)
The special Organ Donation Awareness registration plate is designed to promoting awareness about the urgent need for organ and tissue donation in New Mexico.

Cumbres and Toltec Railway

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.19 NMSA 1978)

The Cumbres & Toltec Railway plate is available to any motor vehicle owner. $25.00 of the $40.00 fee collected for each Cumbres & Toltec Railway plate is distributed to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission. Fee: $40.00 initially and upon each regular registration renewal

Farm And Ranch Heritage

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.30 NMSA 1978)

A special plate is now available to show support for support for the New Mexico farm and ranch community. The special plate fee for the Farm and Ranch Heritage plate is $37.00, initially and upon each renewal.Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the additional fee will go to the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum for educational programs.

Adopt a Child

(Motor Vehicle Code Section 66-3-424.18 NMSA 1978)

The special Child Adoption Awareness Plate promotes the need of children to be adopted in the State of New Mexico. This application must be accompanied by a check or money order payable to the Motor Vehicle Division in the amount of twelve dollars ($12.00). This amount is payable for initial issuance of the Child Adoption Awareness special plate. The $12.00 fee is in addition to regular motor vehicle registration fees.